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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1908
Page
2
In a tense overtime clash the Stogies fall to Wrigley's in a high scoring game. Columbus 200d led in the matchup as Reed and James provided notable performances. Officials and readers will note the quirky misprints in the local report.
In Louisville Kentucky on July day, Milwaukee beats Louisville 4 to 2. The game features a steal home by Woodritt in the third inning. Umpire Hayes officiated as Dunsherry, Kuch, and Hughes bat for Louisville.
In a July National League tilt, the Pittsburg Pirates defeated Brooklyn 6 to 2. Key players included Rucker Bergen Rudderham and Emsile, with highlights from Umplres and Aalhout.
In a July contest at Grand Rapids and Terre Haute, New York rolled to another comfortable win as pitchers and batters combined for timely hits. Batteries were Luan, Raymond, Lowie, Paglor, Bresnahis, and Needham with umpire Johnstone officiating. Boston note references tied to unrelated events in nearby coverage.
In a rough scorecard of the day Chicago beat Washington 4 to 1 as Charles Smith pitched three innings and Sullivan, Ketley and Strest contributed at the plate. Umpires Harel and O’Leight officiated the Washington game.
In Evansville Indiana on a July date the South Bend team defeated Evansville 6 to 4 in a special extra match reported by the doumas Miserie service. The scoring sequence showed a tight contest with early leads traded before South Bend pulled ahead.
In Zanesville and Toledo dispatches dated July 21 and July 21 several baseball results are reported. Kansas City, Indianapolis split two games as Carps Clie won a third straight in a doubleheader while Toledo edged Lincoln 3 to 1 behind key hits and a strong pitching effort. Umpires Owen and others are listed.
Antwern edged Meal lads by a faint margin in a center-track game. The Grays, Foxe Warne Magnolias, Packards, Blues, Nightingales, and other teams issue challenges for Sunday games at various parks, with lineups featuring players like Diller, Brennan, and Kimsey. A notable match is Wabash Valley Regulars versus Brennan’s Thollina at Roblyon Park, with umpire W. Jarnnes and planned spoils for attendees.
Fragmented notes describe various baseball and league happenings, mentioning teams, players, and a late game rally. The report references Bork, Ned Lianlem, Bruce, and Barry in a casual, rumor-filled tone, with a focus on a 2 to 0 victory and a drive that won the game.
Ex captain Cherry, last season's top Shamrocks hitter, is traveling from Pittsburg to join Cleary's Shamrocks for tomorrow's League Park semifinal. The blue grass squad aims to topple Wiedemann's All-Rentickians in a high stakes series for independent Ohio Indiana title.
Spectators witnessed a fast paced Detroit mile program as Darkey Hal of Canada surged past rivals to win the opening heat and influence a record setting night. Copa de Oro failed to win a heat while Auto tool showed strength in the early stages. A late mishap saw George Gano fall, affecting Delver Cox though no injuries were reported. The program included multiple heats with purses totaling over 1,000 dollars and announced future three day meetings at Lover and Tendville.
In Warsaw Indiana on Sunday July 2 the liberal ticket swept the Winona election electing Joseph W Clerk of Kentland as mayor succeeding Frank Hubert of Goshen. The slate includes Esther as city clerk and Weir Cox as city treasurer with a board of public works including Arthur Hever Herbert Frankel Linus and Eddie Sheppard. Albany note mentions Wayne's grape flavor promoted at local drug stores.
Dallas Butler of Decatur Indiana, who ran a bowling alley in Monroe and previously served as deputy sheriff for his father, Sheriff A A Butler, underwent a slight operation at Fort Relash Wednesday. The procedure removed diseased jaw tissue and tied nasal arteries. recovery is positive with hope for lasting benefit.
Amos Smith was arraigned before Mayor Harrisan in Cur y Indiana. Police charged him with public intoxication. the mayor found him guilty and ordered him to leave the city by midnight or face jail.
In the Central League standings Wayne plays Wheellaw ayton and Zanesville hosts Grand Capidz. In the Nations League games feature Terre South Bend and Zyansy. In the American League schedule St Louis faces New York while Cincinnati visits Philadelphia. American Association action has St Paul at Columbus and Milwaukee at Louisville with Minneapolis at Toledo.
The article reports a Munster mystery where Mr and Mrs Jabas died after a fall. Dr. Rhamy, a chemist, analyzes their stomach contents to determine if ptomaine poison or other causes explain the deaths. Public speculation ranges from murder to accidental poisoning, with a coroner’s inquest pending.
Fort Wayne readers chase the Amento Family act at the Airdome this week with their talk of the town. Authorities probe a murder case as coroner Kesler leaves for Mackinac Island to await chemist reports while deputy Morse Harrod handles inquiries. Finishing obsequies at 1221 East Lewis Street mark a somber day as theories swirl over Mrs Jabas death and the fate of her husband.
A posthumous tribute to Emile Jabes by a fraternal body adopts a mournful resolution. It praises the departed as worthy and sincere condolences are offered to his family, with a note sent to the cemetery and intended newspaper publication. The message closes with signatures and a business plug for Wayne Grape flavor at local drug stores.
The Kentuckian figure Caleb Powers plans to make Toledo his new home after November 1, relocating from Barbersville in Kentucky. He will base lectures there, cites favorable location and rail links, and continues the lecture circuit while drawing national attention as a pardoned figure connected to Goebel affairs.
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